Kong Gateway 3.9 introduces extended AI support with over 1 million new AI models and agentic workflows, enabling organizations to make their services more AI-ready. The release also enhances security and threat protection with injection protection and service-level rate limiting, providing users with better protection against malicious attacks and traffic management. With these updates, Kong Gateway aims to provide a comprehensive API gateway solution that supports the growing demand for AI-powered applications while ensuring security, reliability, and performance.